GROUNDING (EARTHING) SEMINAR

GROUNDING (EARTHING) SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT

A Grounding (Earthing) Seminar will be organized in cooperation with KTEMB, ETMD, and EMO, focusing on grounding practices in electrical installations, legal regulations, and applicable rules.

Grounding systems, which are one of the fundamental elements of life and property safety in electrical installations, will be presented in detail by expert speakers, covering their technical, legal, and practical aspects.

Seminar Information

• Date: 9 January 2026

• Venue: KTTO Conference Hall

• Time: 10:00 – 16:15

Speakers and Topics

• Emre Metin
  Electrical Engineer – ETMD
  Topic: Grounding in Electrical Installations
  (Sessions 1, 2, and 3)

• Osman Eminel
  Electrical & Electronics Engineer (Former President of EMO) – EMO
  Topic: Grounding Laws and Regulations
  (Session 4)

Main Topics to Be Covered & Detailed Program

Topic: Grounding in Electrical Installations (Sessions 1, 2, and 3)

• General Information on Grounding

• Hazard Limits (Related to Human Body Tolerance)

• Potential Equalization (Equipotential Bonding)

• Grounding Components

• Measurement Methods

• Grounding in Low-Voltage Installations (Generators, UPS, Lightning Protection Systems, etc.)

• Importance of Grounding in Overvoltage Conditions

• Additional Protective Measures Against Overvoltages

• Centralized Grounding Systems

• Grounding in Reinforced Concrete Buildings (Single-storey and Multi-storey)

• Grounding in Steel Buildings (Single-storey and Multi-storey)

• Maintenance and Periodic Testing Planning for Grounding Systems

• Methods for Reducing Earth Resistance

• Field Examples and Case Studies

Topic: Grounding Laws and Regulations (Session 4)

• Legal Legislation Related to Grounding in the TRNC

• Authority, Responsibility, and Legal Obligations

• Types of Grounding and Mandatory Application Requirements (from a Legal Perspective)

• Measurement, Testing, and Certification Rules

• Legal Obligations for New and Existing Installations

• Occupational Health and Safety Aspect

• Inspection, Control, and Sanctions

The seminar is open to electrical contractors, engineers, technicians, teachers, and all other sector stakeholders who are interested in the subject.

 For participation and further information, please contact KTEMB.

Program Schedule